[RBW] Re: Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

I'm starting to think there's a reason we have open-face stems clamped to steerer tubes on most modern bikes... On Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:57:36 PM UTC-7 Paul Donald wrote: > I have been having what seems like the same issue on my Rosco Bubbe > (Platypus variant). I switched my Boscos

[RBW] Re: Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

I have been having what seems like the same issue on my Rosco Bubbe (Platypus variant). I switched my Boscos out for Toscos and switched the 100 x 26mm clamp Tallux with a 110 x 25.4. Mad clicking. Drive me mad clicking. Tightened everything, and everything seemed tight. But it seemed more from

[RBW] Re: Mama Platy

Congrats Platy Mama Girl Gang Rider, and Welcome! My wife and I also have little girls about a year and a half apart and love biking them around. Your Platypus kid and bike hauler look awesome! Christian On Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 3:38:07 PM UTC-6 Armand Kizirian wrote: > Congratulations

Re: [RBW] Re: Cycling caps: useful or merely decorative?

I always wear a cap under my helmet! I’ve discovered that my ears sit quite high on my head, making it difficult to find hats that fit me. I’m always looking at women’s and sometimes even children’s hats! Because cycling caps seem to run shallow they've become a favorite (I guess sort of by defa

Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: bags - ShopSacks M and L from before demise of attachment provision

This was from Ron’s last email newsletter. “we will have some spares to list once we get back next week, but after that there wont be any more another 6 weeks *while our maker focuses on the Sackville brand and hiring more sewers. *” sounds like Riv bags will be made in VT now. -Danny On Wed, O

Re: [RBW] Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

Leah You may want to slightly loosen the stem clamp bolt and drip in the T9 or Loctitie. The loosen bolt may increase the distance between the bar and the sleeve allowing the fluid to penetrate further. Alternatively, you could remove the bar, turn on it's side and drip the fluid in. As for

[RBW] Re: WTB: bags - ShopSacks M and L from before demise of attachment provision

I believe the Sackville bags were made at the factory in CT that made the Ron's bikes bags, which closed earlier this year. I imagine it will be a while for Riv to find another supplier On Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 2:30:42 PM UTC-4 thomasl...@comcast.net wrote: > Yeah, I don't know when i

Re: [RBW] Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

Let me add a +1 for the man who makes Doom bars. I don't use one of his bars but he very kindly did a small but critical rack modification for me at a very reasonable price; he's here in ABQ and did the work after Chauncey bailed on the bike brazing business. On Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 11:40 AM Ryan F

Re: [RBW] Cycling caps: useful or merely decorative?

Bob- the Ibex cap fits very well under my helmet. It’s like any other wool cycling cap except with a wider, longer brim. It’s especially good when riding in the rain and keeping the drops off my eyes and sunglasses. Brian Lex KY -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

Re: [RBW] Cycling caps: useful or merely decorative?

I recall looking hard for the best sweatband back when I did not wear caps but did wear helmets. I was a sweatband connoisseur. I even tried "The Gutt'r," a rubber channel device advertised along with Xray specs and Sea Monkeys and other weird trash in the classifieds at the back of *Bicycling.* It

Re: [RBW] Cycling caps: useful or merely decorative?

I have a full head of hair but generally cut it to about 1/2" or shorter (started cutting my own during COVID and find it easier; would like 1" or 1.5" on top but my kit doesn't have the right guard) so head protection against the sun is welcome tho' not necessary. I *do* now know why people wear h

Re: [RBW] Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

At the risk of asking a dumb question, I take it you still hear this clicking even if you didn't have cup/cupholder, phone/mount, etc. installed, right? Or some goofy noise where cables are rubbing something else? It does sound like some funky thing with the bar/stem interface to me...or mayb

Re: [RBW] Re: getting bugs off paint

Dr Bronner's peppermint soap Mike SLO CA On Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:30:37 PM UTC-7 vernon brooks wrote: > I’ve used lighter fluid plenty of times and have never had any issues. > > Vern > > On Wed, Sep 25, 2024 at 9:31 PM Bill Eberle wrote: > >> Hydrogen perioxide in a spray bottle w

Re: [RBW] Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

I think the Roman or Antonio article in the newsletter mentioned the loctite trick.Franco Rinaldi c:  646.403.0661 -Pardon any typos, Siri typed this message-On Oct 2, 2024, at 2:51 PM, Leah Peterson wrote:It’s pretty tight. I don’t know that the Loctite would really make it in there. It’s been p

Re: [RBW] Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

It’s pretty tight. I don’t know that the Loctite would really make it in there. It’s been pointed out to me in DMs that this could be a number of things, including a worn headset. I don’t know. There is one man at the shop who can fix anything. The trick is handing HIM the bike when I get there. I

Re: [RBW] “The Art of Taking it Slow” in The New Yorker

Reginald, It has your name on it. Try another PM with mailing info. Thanks, Huston On Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 2:12:53 PM UTC-4 R. Alexis wrote: > Huston, > > I PMed you yesterday on your copy. Let me know if still available. > > Thanks, > > Reginald Alexis > > On Monday, September 30, 20

Re: [RBW] Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

Leah Have you considered dripping some Loctite into the sleeve and letting it dry, as one of the posters suggested. I would think Blue Loctite but you might reach out to him to verify the color. John Hawrylak Woodstown NJ On Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 2:28:03 PM UTC-4 Bicycle Belle Ding Di

[RBW] Re: WTB: bags - ShopSacks M and L from before demise of attachment provision

Yeah, I don't know when it happened precisely. But there it is on the web-site in black and white. No more loops. Some text suggesting nets can do the job. They certainly didn't consult me! :-) Anyway, ever since I starting paying attention again early this summer, bags other than the kangaroo

Re: [RBW] Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

Oh, no way was I that thorough. I had no idea I should do all those things. I wiped all the old goop off so the stem was shiny and smeared around fresh lube and then pumped the stem up and down. I need a mentor!LeahOn Oct 2, 2024, at 1:44 PM, Ted Durant wrote:When you say you "attacked that stem

Re: [RBW] “The Art of Taking it Slow” in The New Yorker

Huston, I PMed you yesterday on your copy. Let me know if still available. Thanks, Reginald Alexis On Monday, September 30, 2024 at 4:16:26 PM UTC-5 Huston wrote: > That was a blast: just finished reading the article after a neighbor > handed me her September 23 edition of *The New Yorker*.

[RBW] Re: NY Bike Jumble

Hi! I saw it and considered it too! It was nice and it was my size! Had it been green, I probably would have bought it! At the end of the day it was still there! I got some other good deals (a Chris King headset for $40, a bell for $2). Did you get any other good deals? Michael On Sunday, Sep

[RBW] Re: Cycling caps: useful or merely decorative?

Useful *and *decorative. I have just returned from a small grocery run, on my AR, during which I wore my RBW cap (like your green one, but in a Homer-ish blue). I have a wide selection of cycling caps, including four Randi Jo Fabs, four Walz, and an odd one from SALT (an apparently defunct Boul

Re: [RBW] Cycling caps: useful or merely decorative?

I use regular old cycling caps with a helmet on top for 1) sun shade over my glasses (reduces glare), 2) a bit of sun shade for my face (not much), and 3) soaking up sweat so I don't have a river running salt and sunscreen into my eyes. Current rotation is 2 from Cub House (Team Dream) and 1 fr

Re: [RBW] Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

When you say you "attacked that stem with a towel and fresh lube", does that mean you cleaned the stem, wedge, and expander bolt fully and then greased it all, reassembled, and put back in the bike? Did you also put some grease under the expander bolt at the top of the stem? Did you wipe out th

Re: [RBW] Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

I’m very familiar with that annoying ticking! I ended up changing out my Bosco bars because of it (didn’t bother trying to fix them because I wanted a different bar anyway). I would consider trying to put loctite down in there, I have heard it works. Or consider a custom Doom bar made to match

Re: [RBW] Re: “The Art of Taking it Slow” in The New Yorker

Al, you live in GR?! You could meet me there tonight for the Wed Evening Ride and go wilding! Have you ever done this ride?!On Oct 2, 2024, at 12:59 PM, Al wrote:Leah, as a former Kalamazoo(ian?) now Grand Rapidian, it made me so happy to see the Michigan News Agency on this forum! Dean has recom

[RBW] Re: WTB: bags - ShopSacks M and L from before demise of attachment provision

What the heck! When did they stop including the loops on the sides? I have a hard time imagining my Sackville ShopSack without them. I use them to clip the bag to my Wald basket or I use the clips with a strap from a lap top bag so I can sling it over my shoulder, which is very handy when we're

Re: [RBW] Re: “The Art of Taking it Slow” in The New Yorker

Leah, as a former Kalamazoo(ian?) now Grand Rapidian, it made me so happy to see the Michigan News Agency on this forum! Dean has recommended so many incredible books to me over the years (she claims to only carry books she has read). Always fun to see the intersection of things you love. Al Gr

[RBW] FS: Sam Hillborne 51cm 650b

The time has come for Samwise Hillborne and I to part ways as he has become redundant in my herd. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBJ5QW I purchased Samwise from the now-defunct Wheelhouse in LA just before the pandemic. It is a fantastic bike and rides perfectly. A couple of beausage marks on the pa

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto S84 lugged seat post — new, two available

Both seat posts are *sold*. Thanks to all who reached out! On Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 10:55:24 AM UTC-4 J J wrote: > *Update:* one seat post *sold* and *one remaining*. Please reach out if > you're interested. Thanks! > > On Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 5:56:10 PM UTC-4 J J wrote: > >> Hi,

Re: [RBW] Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

Appears to be fixed!!! I’m 10 miles in, stopped for coffee, and so far so good. Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 2, 2024, at 9:31 AM, Leah Peterson wrote:I’m heading out for a ride in five minutes! I’ll let you know! 🥰Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 2, 2024, at 9:12 AM, franco rinaldi wrote:Leah how did it

[RBW] Re: FS: Nitto S84 lugged seat post — new, two available

*Update:* one seat post *sold* and *one remaining*. Please reach out if you're interested. Thanks! On Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 5:56:10 PM UTC-4 J J wrote: > Hi, I'm offering these two seat posts for $120 shipped (each, continental > US). These are brand new Nitto model S84, fit 27.2 seat tub

Re: [RBW] Cycling caps: useful or merely decorative?

Patrick, my tresses thinned out quite some time ago and my hard shell is well ventilated so hats are required gear. Along the way I’ve scorched my head and beak over and over so now I take care. I prefer a shorter brim on account of vanity, one of the seven deadly as you know. So I have a collecti

Re: [RBW] Cycling caps: useful or merely decorative?

My Randi Jo caps are my single favorite piece of cycling kit. I’ve never used anything that serves its purpose any better. I have linen for summer and wool for winter. On Tue, Oct 1, 2024 at 2:28 PM Patrick Moore wrote: > Eric's reach-out for a Riv stubby cap makes me think of cycling caps and >

[RBW] Re: Cycling caps: useful or merely decorative?

I always wear a cap under my helmet. Aside from the many stubby caps I have, including the famed Randi Jo Riv cap and a nice Walz Surly wool cap, I wear either a Ciele or OR running hat. They have a larger brim, are quick drying, and I can wear it when I'm off the bike with better coverage wh

Re: [RBW] Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

I’m heading out for a ride in five minutes! I’ll let you know! 🥰Sent from my iPhoneOn Oct 2, 2024, at 9:12 AM, franco rinaldi wrote:Leah how did it work out? Was the solution effective?On Monday, September 30, 2024 at 9:09:44 PM UTC-4 dros...@gmail.com wrote:The bars definitely do wear out, but t

Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno v.1

The Roaduno has 120mm rear spacing. Bill L used an obscure cassette hub, modified it to have a 120mm OLD, and assembled his own cassette to fit it (see details in this Riv newsletter ). Another option is to use a 12

Re: [RBW] Tics in the bars at the stem clamp - help

Leah how did it work out? Was the solution effective? On Monday, September 30, 2024 at 9:09:44 PM UTC-4 dros...@gmail.com wrote: > The bars definitely do wear out, but the way most Riv riders have them set > up (high bar height relative to saddle plus generally chill riding) they're > likely to

Re: [RBW] Re: Roaduno v.1

This looks incredible and has me quite tempted. Initially I wanted to wait for a homer or roadini but seeing these (and the price point) has me considering! I've seen a few set up with cassettes as traditional road bike. How are folks pulling that off? On Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:16:20 PM

[RBW] Re: Mission Accomplished

A RivSister in Michigan that I didn’t know about? Congrats to Cindy and her glorious Glorius. We’re gonna need more photos. Leah On Monday, September 30, 2024 at 10:33:26 AM UTC-4 Bruce in NW MI wrote: > My wife, Cindy, just crossed the 1000-mile threshold for this biking > season, riding her b